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Unico, Inc. Announces Appointment of New Senior Engineer and Mine Manager for the Deer Trail Mining Company Subsidiary
Thursday April 10, 12:42 pm ET

SAN DIEGO, CA--(MARKET WIRE)--Apr 10, 2008 -- Unico, Incorporated (OTC BB:UCOI.OB - News), a natural resource company in the precious metals mining sector, today announced that it has hired David N. Lewis to serve as senior engineer and mine manager for its wholly owned subsidiary, Deer Trail Mining Company.

Mr. Lewis possesses a successful 30-year track record in underground and open pit mining of copper, diamonds, gold, industrial minerals, lead, platinum, silver, uranium and zinc. He has demonstrated a proven ability to provide sound operations, project, and engineering management in Canada and the United States, as well as developing countries including Guyana, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Saudi Arabia.

Before accepting the position with Deer Trail Mining Company, Mr. Lewis served as project engineer for Bullion River Gold, with which he was responsible for permitting, hiring, and reopening a closed mine. The gold mine and mill are currently in production.

Previously, Mr. Lewis was employed by American Gilsonite Company and held the position of vice president of operations over a complex of five underground mines, a processing plant, and a staff of 90 employees, mining an industrial mineral using underground vertical retreat methods. He also functioned as a consultant and contractor for major mining companies in countries around the world.

Mr. Lewis' responsibilities as mine manager for Deer Trail Mining Company will include the following: 1) ensure that all Mine Health and Safety Administration (MSHA) regulations are kept up to date and all mine personnel are properly trained, including required MSHA training; 2) direct and manage all mine and maintenance production activities, including planning, budgeting, staffing, cost containment and profitability; 3) oversee the effective extraction of ore including grade control; 4) analyze geological and engineering information and provide direction in the development of mine plans; 5) direct all maintenance activity to support mine operations; 6) work with the senior management team to determine the overall strategy for the mine; 7) oversee and implement production programs and operations to maximize production efficiency and resources; 8) act as a member of the senior management team to develop and achieve the overall strategy and goals of the mine; and 9) provide leadership to all mine personnel.

As senior engineer, Mr. Lewis' responsibilities will include the following: 1) develop short and long term mining plans; 2) be responsible for control of work in process; 3) analyze applicable reports, drawings, blueprints, tests, and related documentation to plan and design projects; 4) prepare and review reports, specifications, plans, and designs for projects; 5) instruct draftsman / technologists to reduce designs to working drawings; 6) use computer-assisted engineering and design software and equipment to prepare engineering and design documents and calculations; 7) keep the general manager informed of workload and any changes in project scope or additional services; 8) manage work crews and oversee proper training; and 9) locate equipment and replacement parts for all Deer Trail Mine operations.

"We are very pleased and excited to have Mr. Lewis join the Deer Trail Mining Company as senior engineer and mine manager," stated Mark A. Lopez, chief executive officer of Unico, Inc. "Mr. Lewis will play an important role in the company as we prepare for future underground mining activities to further develop our project. With his experience and background, Mr. Lewis will provide additional expertise and guidance to our existing management team and should strengthen the overall direction of mining operations at the Deer Trail Mine."

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About Unico, Inc.

Unico, Inc. (OTC BB:UCOI.OB - News) is a publicly traded natural resource company in the precious metals mining sector that is focused on the exploration, development and production of gold, silver, lead, zinc, and copper concentrates at its three mine properties: the Deer Trail Mine, the Bromide Basin Mine and the Silver Bell Mine. The company has also announced agreements to acquire over 70 additional mining claims. In August 2007, Unico announced that its wholly owned Deer Trail Mining Company subsidiary had completed the purchase of the Deer Trail Mine from Crown Mines, LLC. For more information, please visit www.unicomining.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

This news release may contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended and such Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Such statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to vary materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements. The company may experience significant fluctuations in operating results due to a number of economic, competitive and other factors. These factors could cause operation results to vary significantly from those in prior periods, and those projected in forward-looking statements. Information with respect to these factors, which could materially affect the company and its operations, are included on certain forms the company files with the Securities and Exchange Commission.


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